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Month: July 2018

Raba

Raba

Raba
Photo: liepajniekiem.lv

 

On July 4, the 149 meter long bulk carrier Raba ran aground near the entrance to the harbour at Liepaja, Latvia. The Raba had departed from Liepaja when it veered out the channel and ran aground near the southern breakwater.  The crew were unable to refloat the vessel and requested assistance. Tugs were dispatched and attempted to refloat the vessel the next day, but the bulk carrier was stuck. Authorities determined the Raba had to be lightered before any further attempts were made. The bulk carrier Crown Mary arrived on the scene on July 6.  Part of the Raba cargo was transferred to the Crown Mary which allow tugs to pull the Raba free. The Raba proceeded to a nearby anchorage where it could be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Raba
Photo: liepajniekiem.lv
Sea Goddess

Sea Goddess

Sea Goddess
Photo: uscg

Around midnight on July 4, the 83 foot long fishing vessel Sea Goddess ran ashore near Honolulu, Hawaii.  The vessel had grounded some 150 yards off the shoreline near the end of the runway of the Honolulu Airport.  Salvors were requested and pulled the Sea Goddess free later the same day.  The vessel was towed to Honolulu where it will be surveyed for damage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision in Marmara Sea

Collision in Marmara Sea

The 90 meter long, 1922 dwt cargo vessel Ersoylar 1 collided with the 99 meter long, 4447 dwt LPG tanker Gammagas in the Marmara Sea near Imrali Island, Turkey.  The two vessels only suffered minor damage and there were no injuries or pollution released. Authorities dispatched tugs from Bursa and Istanbul to assist the vessels.  The Ersoylar 1 and Gammagas were towed to a nearby port.  No reports to the exact cause of the collision. The Gammagas was headed to Odessa from Tekirdağ.  No further details reported.